T E S T I M O N I A L S
& P R E S S
TESTIMONIALS
Scroll through below to see what folks have said about working with Evan.
DONNA MCKECHNIE
Tony Award winner, Best Actress in a Musical (A Chorus Line)
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Broadway credits include:
Promises, Promises (OBC); Company (OBC); A Chorus Line (OBC)
“It was a great pleasure to be coached by Evan on Kander and Ebb’s score of The Visit [on Broadway]. His wonderful musicianship, patience, and calm nature created an encouraging atmosphere that enabled me to learn many songs quickly and with confidence.”
PRESS
from Into the Woods Broadway national tour (2023):
"...possibly the best production of 'Into the Woods' in my lifetime."
—Charles McNulty, LA Times review
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"...as world-class and close to flawless as any modern version [of
Into the Woods] is ever likely to get."
—Chris Willman, Variety review
"...a firm reminder of the musical's everlasting magic."
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly review
"...bursting with vitality and theatrical splendor..."
—Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle review
from Into the Woods national tour (2017):
Interview about the production, Akron Beacon-Journal/Ohio.com
Individual spotlight, Washington Post (Express)
Individual spotlight, Washington Blade
Washington Post review (Kennedy Center)
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from Into the Woods at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London (2016):
"The only constant is pianist Evan Rees, wheeled around the stage
as he keeps Sondheim's rippling score bubbling through the show."
—Sarah Hemming, Financial Times review
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"The arrangements...give pride of place to the upright piano...
from which Evan Rees conjures wonderful sounds."
—Paul Taylor, The Independent review
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